World Music Day: 10 Hit Songs Bollywood Copied From Abroad

A still from the song Tirchi Topiwale from the movie Tridev.

If imitation is the best form of flattery, these international pop stars should be super-flattered by the copy artists in Bollywood. Here are just 10 (of the many, many, many) songs that 'inspired' desi hits.

If imitation is the best form of flattery, these international pop stars should be super-flattered by the copy artists in Bollywood. Here are just 10 (of the many, many, many) songs that 'inspired' desi hits. (Also read: Redfoo in Love With Indian Music, Chicken Curry)Mein Teri Hoon Janam from Khoon Bhari Maang (1988). Composer: Rajesh Roshan
Original - Chariots of Fire theme music

Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev (1989). Composers: Kalyanji-Anandji
Original - Rhythm is Gonna Get You by Gloria Estefan